For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 250 students in 81212, CO.
The top-ranked public charter school in 81212, CO is Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 81212 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 81212, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81212, CO Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
809 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
81212, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 North 14th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5700
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Garden Park High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
201 North Sixth St
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6150
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
202 East Douglas
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6140
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6140
Gr: 1-6 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 81212, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 81212, CO include Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 81212?
1 public charter schools are located in 81212.
What is the racial composition of students in 81212?
81212 public charter schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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